Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)

Specialized Education Services•Bucyrus, OH

About The Position

Advance student potential while collaborating with a teacher to support small groups of students through individualized services. The role involves monitoring student behavior, tracking educational progress, communicating with parents, and reinforcing learning and skills using the SESI academic rotational model. The Registered Behavioral Technician provides customized behavior and academic support, helps assess student needs, and supports students’ academic, social, and emotional development while maintaining their safety.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often handling 50 pounds or more.
Ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as helping students write, manipulate small objects, or use adaptive devices.
Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
Capacity to notice and respond to students’ non-verbal cues.
Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations.

Nice To Haves

College experience or a bachelor’s degree.
Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

Work with students from diverse developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Lead small-group instruction while implementing the SESI academic rotational model.
Partner with the teacher to provide customized behavior and academic support and conduct formal and informal assessments.
Reinforce teacher-introduced learning and skills by assigning relevant tasks, using data to select appropriate materials, and conducting one-on-one tutorials.
Assist with large-group activities, grading, independent study and enrichment activities, and accommodations or modifications.
Use behavior support and intervention strategies.
Use de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain student and staff safety.
Support the creation and implementation of daily plans.
Document and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
Supervise students and ensure they are monitored, including while traveling to and from appropriate school locations.
Collaborate with teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address student needs.